Obits

Obituary: Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind.

January 26, 2026

Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind. was born May 21, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ludington Woods in Ludington. He was the only son of Vernon and Kathleen (Engle) Gribble and raised in Muncie, Ind. On June 13, 1954, he married Barbara Ann Carson, and their cherished marriage…

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Obituary: Kathryn Ruth “Kay” Novotny, 85, of Hart

January 23, 2026

Kathryn Ruth “Kay” Novotny, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 27, 1940, in Alma, the daughter of Frank and Bethel (Lampka) Stimson. Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed many activities throughout her life, such…

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Obituary: Gerald Love Davila, 72, of Pentwater

January 23, 2026

Gerald Love Davila, 71, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home. He was born October 24, 1954, in Muskegon, the son of Willie and Barb Davila. Gerald proudly served our country in the US Army. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as watching western movies. Gerald is survived by: his daughter,…

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Obituary: Gail Rebecca Miller, 68, of Hart

January 22, 2026

Gail Rebecca Miller, 68, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home. She was born January 22, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Georgianna (McCleish) Miller. In accordance with Gail’s wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held at Mears United Methodist Church at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart

January 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born January 1, 1938, in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mae (Schuette) Berry. She graduated from Cooley High School, Class of 1956. Barbara married Carl H. Hart on November 26, 1993, and they shared many wonderful years together…

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